Visually Impaired Children To Graduate Alongside Sighted Peers
THIRTY THREE CHILDREN TO GRADUATE FROM UNIQUE PRESCHOOL
WHO: Thirty three 4 and 5 year old graduates -18 sighted and 15 visually impaired. Their parents, dedicated teachers and Dr. Tara A. Cortes, RN and PhD, President and CEO of Lighthouse.
WHAT: Lighthouse International's Child Development Center Graduation, celebrating four decades of teaching and helping children reach their full potential. The CDC is a unique school that offers comprehensive services for children from 2.9 years to five years old in an integrated preschool setting.
Nurturing staff and small teacher-student ratio allow for a more enriching educational experience. Special performance by guitarist Anh-Tai Tran -a professional musician and student at the Lighthouse Music School.
WHEN: Friday, June 22, 2007
11am -1pm
WHERE:
The Lighthouse Theater
Lighthouse International
111 East 59th Street
(between Lexington and Park Avenues)
New York City
Founded in 1905, Lighthouse International is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to preserving vision and to providing critically needed health care services to help people of all ages overcome the challenges of vision loss. Through services, education, research and advocacy, the Lighthouse enables people with low vision and blindness to enjoy safe, independent and productive lives. For more information about vision loss, its causes and what you can do about it, contact Lighthouse International at 1-800-829-0500 or visit www.lighthouse.org
Further Information:
Nikki Garvey
(212) 821-9551